This piece was produced as part of an empowerment initiative for refugee women, using digital storytelling to give a voice to those who have faced displacement or systemic "deep waters" where there was previously "no foothold". 'Say Yes to My Body' by Olivia - Women for Refugee Women

The report notes the body’s role in "taking me to places," emphasizing productivity, health, and the joy of movement as a form of reclaiming independence.

Olivia describes her body as having been "crushed" and "sank into deep waters," symbolizing past hardships, while celebrating its ability to survive and "thrive under the constraints of life".

The narrative highlights how the body and mind work in sync. It reframes symptoms like restlessness or muscle aches not as failures, but as healthy responses to danger and stress.

The central refrain, "I’m saying YES to my body," emphasizes a reconciliation between the author’s physical self and her mental well-being.